Description
3. Recipe Description: A classic Southern comfort food, crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles, perfect for brunch or any special occasion.
Ingredients
4. Ingredient List:
* Chicken (bone-in or boneless), quantity based on desired servings
* Flour, for dredging
* Salt, to taste
* Pepper, to taste
* Paprika, to taste
* Garlic powder, to taste
* Onion powder, to taste
* Buttermilk, for marinating (optional)
* Oil, for frying
* Waffle batter ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter), quantities based on desired servings
* Maple syrup, for serving
* Butter, for serving
* Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
5. Preparation Instructions:
1. Brine or marinate chicken for at least 4 hours, or overnight. If using buttermilk, marinate in buttermilk with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Prepare waffle batter according to recipe instructions (see “Waffle Wisdom” section of article for basic recipe).
3. Heat oil in a large pot or skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour (flour mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder).
5. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes for bone-in chicken or 8-10 minutes for boneless chicken.
6. While chicken is frying, cook waffles according to waffle iron instructions.
7. Serve fried chicken on top of waffles with maple syrup, butter, and hot sauce (if desired).
Notes
You can customize the flavor of both the chicken and waffles by adding different spices or herbs. Consider serving with sides like collard greens, mac and cheese, or potato salad. Adjust cooking time depending on the type and thickness of the chicken.
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Keywords: Southern Chicken and Waffles, Fried Chicken, Waffles, Brunch, Comfort Food, Southern Cuisine, Crispy Chicken, Fluffy Waffles, Maple Syrup, Buttermilk Chicken